February 18, 2026|Press
Family Offices and Private Funds Capitalize as Commercial Real Estate Faces Prolonged Lending Crunch
By: Steve Marcinuk
The commercial real estate market is in a period where capital access is sharply divided. Family offices and private funds with strong balance sheets and established banking relationships are taking advantage of opportunities that traditional investors cannot pursue, due to ongoing lending constraints. This split is giving well-capitalized players a clear edge as the market navigates higher rates and tighter credit.
Jason Brooks, Shareholder and Office Managing Shareholder at Buchalter Law Firm, works closely with ultra-high-net-worth family offices and private funds managing between $2 billion and $50 billion in assets. His transactional work spans deals of $5 million to over $500 million in 30 to 35 states each year, giving him broad visibility into how the market is operating under current conditions.
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